You can’t know Jesus for who he is until you know you for who you are. Who are you and I? According to the Bible, we’re sheep. Weak. Wandering. Helpless. “We all like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way” (Isaiah 53:6). But once you realize you’re a sheep, you can see Jesus for who he really is: Our Good Shepherd! “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). There is no more beautiful picture in the Bible than seeing Jesus as our Good Shepherd who lays down his life for us sheep. In life, you are always following someone. Follow Jesus! I hope you can listen to this sermon about Jesus: “The Good Shepherd.” Jesus loves you!

Do I need to be re-baptized? That’s a common question when people switch churches or come back to church after a time away. Do I need to be re-baptized?

It all depends on whose name you were baptized into. Jesus commanded, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).

I hope you can listen to this short devotion about the importance of being baptized in the name of the Trinity–the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

God bless you!

Is baptism our work for God or God’s work for us? Many churches say that baptism is when you decide to fully commit your life to Christ. Baptism is our work, right?

No! The Bible presents a totally different picture. Jesus says, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit” (John 3:5).

I hope you can listen to this short devotion about how God gives us new birth in baptism. It’s all his work, not ours!

Jesus loves you!

Does baptism save? That’s a big question. You are probably aware that sadly there are very different teachings about baptism in Christian churches. It often comes down to this: Does baptism save?

Thankfully, the Bible gives us a very clear answer: “This water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 3:21).

I hope you can listen to this short devotion about how God graciously uses baptism to save us.

God bless your day!

There is a peace that transcends all understanding. In other words, there is a peace that prevails no matter what else is happening in life. Do you know where to find it? In Jesus! Jesus died for your sins. They are already forgiven, whether other people forgive you or not. Jesus rose to give you eternal life. It’s yours, whether your body heals or not. Your loving Father has perfectly planned out every day of your life. You are forgiven. You are saved. You are loved. What can change that? “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” (Romans 8:35). What’s the answer? Nothing. Nothing can separate us from Christ’s love. I hope you can listen this sermon about Jesus’ beautiful words: “Peace Be with You.” Jesus loves you!

Life is filled with dark days. Where can you turn? To Jesus! When death grabs you or people you love, Jesus’ empty tomb cries out: “He has risen!” When the devil casts a shadow over your life, the angel cries out: “Don’t be alarmed. He has risen!” When the guilt of your sin weighs down your heart, Jesus’ cross cries out: “He has risen!” You are forgiven. You are loved. There will be dark days, but light is always found at the empty tomb of Jesus. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. I hope you can listen to this Easter sermon: “He Has Risen!” Jesus loves you!

Christians cling to the cross of Christ. There’s an old song that says, “Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.” Have you heard that? Do you say that? “Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to thy cross I cling.” God’s grace is so big that it extends to everyone. Jesus’ cross is so powerful that it extends to everyone. Salvation is God’s gift by grace through faith in Jesus. That is our greatest comfort: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). If he came to save sinners, whom did he come to save? You. Me! I hope you can listen to this Good Friday sermon: “The Man on the Middle Cross Said I Could Come.” Jesus died for you!

Jesus loved us to the end. How? First, Jesus made himself the lowest of the low. He washed his disciples’ feet. Would you be willing to do that? Jesus served when no one else was willing to serve. Jesus served the proud. Jesus served the sinful. Jesus served his betrayer. He loved them all to the end. As he washed their feet, he wanted them to see that he had come to wash their souls. So Jesus didn’t stop with washing their feet. He loved them all the way to the cross, where he died for the sins of the world. There has never been love like Jesus’ love for you and me. I hope you can listen to this Maundy Thursday sermon: “He Loved Them to the End.” Jesus loves you!